They work an average of a 53 hour work week. They work a 24 hour day then they are off for 24 hours, they work a 24 hour day then they are off for 24 hours, they work a 3rd 24 hour day then they are off for 4 days. We utilize 3 crews working with this schedule in order to provide 24 hour a day protection for our citizens.

Contact our administrative offices at 765-807-1600 or stop in at 443 North 4th Street to obtain a fire report. Please have pertinent information available about the incident such as the exact date and address so that we can find the report in a timely manner. LFD Report Request Form (PDF)

The Indiana Administrative Code; 675 IAC 12-6-9, Design professionals states "Design professionals are required for the construction of Class 1 structures where a design release is required, except any of the following:- Class 1 structures with 30,000 or fewer cubic feet of space.- Additions to Class 1 structures if the addition adds 30,000 or fewer cubic feet of space.- Alteration to a Class 1 structure if the alteration does not involve changes affecting the structural safety of the Class 1 structure.- Installation or alteration of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a Class 1 structure designed by persons as described in subsection (b). Indiana Administrative Code - 675 IAC 12-6-9 (PDF)

The Indiana Administrative Code; 675 IAC 12-6-3, Design release; requirement states, "No construction shall be done on a Class 1 structure until a design release has been issued by the division unless the construction is of a type specifically exempted from the design release requirements by section 4 of this rule. Design releases may be issued by the division.

If a foundation release is obtained under section 14 of this rule, construction may:- Be done to the grade level only as provided for by section 14(c) of this rule- Not go beyond that point without the issuance of a design release or a partial design release authorizing the further construction.

If a partial design release is obtained under section 15 of this rule, construction may be done to the extent of the partial design release but it may not exceed that scope without the issuance of a design release or another partial design release authorizing the further construction. Indiana Administrative Code - 675 IAC 12-6-3 (PDF)

IC-22-12-1-4 defines a Class 1 structure as a building or structure that is intended to be or is occupied or otherwise used in any part by:- The public- Three or more tenants- One or more persons who act as the employees of another

The Engineering Department is located on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 20 North 6th Street, and is responsible for reviewing requests, applications and issuing permits for projects involving any of the following activities:- Building- Demolition - Electric- Enforcement- Right of Way- Sewer Taps- Signs- Street Light Requests- Variance Requests- Water Taps Engineering Department

Most reviews are completed within 10 days. The plan review time is often dependent upon the size and complexity of the project. The City's Engineering Department is responsible for issuing permits. Engineering Department

Yes, however, the State of Indiana has classified buildings with 3 or more individual units as a class 1 structure and it would be governed by the Indiana Building Code and not the Indiana Residential Code.

Building construction in which the structural members (including walls, partitions, columns, floors, and roof) are used for the separation of adjacent spaces to safeguard against the spread of fire and smoke within a building. See Fire Resistance Rated Construction resource for more information. Fire Resistance Rated Construction Page

No. A Fire Wall is fire-resistance-rated wall which restricts the spread of fire and extends continuously from the foundation to or through the roof, with sufficient structural stability under fire conditions to allow collapse of construction on either side without collapse of the wall. A Fire Barrier is a fire-resistance-rated wall assembly of materials designed to restrict the spread of fire in which continuity is maintained.

Fire stopping is the containment of fire or smoke through rated assemblies by the application of tested fire-rated assemblies. In combustible construction, fire blocking shall be installed to cut off concealed draft openings (both vertical and horizontal) and shall form an effective barrier between floors, between a top story and a roof or attic space.

Structures or portions of structures shall be classified with respect to occupancy in one or more of the groups listed in the Indiana Building Code. When a structure has been classified, a change of the use of that structure may require re-classification according to the fire safety and relative hazard involved. A re-classification requires code compliance verification under the new classification Indiana General Assembly non-rule policy document. Interpretation of 675 IAC 12-4-11(b)(2)(B)

- The building is protected with an automatic sprinkler system equipped with a local or transmitted water-flow alarm- The building is provided with any fire alarm system equipped with an outside audible/visual signaling device- The building is provided with any fire alarm system where the alarm is transmitted to an off-site location, or to the fire alarm center for the servicing fire department. (New construction or a change of tenancy/occupancy classification) Knox Box Information (PDF)

A Knox Box can be ordered online or an order form is available at our Administration Office, located at 443 North Street. Please review our Standards and Guidelines document prior to ordering. Knox Box Standards and Guidelines (PDF)

An "ABC" rated extinguisher is a multipurpose unit and is suited for most business hazards. The minimum size, or UL rating, required for building protection is 2-A. Additional extinguishers with higher ratings may be required to protect specific hazards or hazard areas.

Portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding 40 pounds shall be installed so that its top is not more than 5 feet above the floor. Hand-held portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight exceeding 40 pounds shall be installed so that its top is not more than 3.5 feet above the floor. The clearance between the floor and the bottom of installed hand-held extinguishers shall not be less than 4 inches.

Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction is building construction in which the structural members (including walls, partitions, columns, floors, and roof) are used for the separation of adjacent spaces to safeguard against the spread of fire and smoke within a building.

A fire-resistive wall, floor or ceiling (assembly) is designed and constructed to create a fire barrier to protect safe passage for people and/or protect an area from fire within a building through containment by firestop, fire-rated wall and floor assemblies such as fire-rated HVAC duct dampers and fire-rated doors.

Fire Barrier - A fire-resistance-rated wall assembly of materials designed to restrict the spread of fire in which continuity is maintained.

Fire Wall - A fire-resistance-rated wall which restricts the spread of fire and extends continuously from the foundation to or through the roof, with sufficient structural stability under fire conditions to allow collapse of construction on either side without collapse of the wall.

You will find much of what you are looking for by hovering your cursor over the various menu options at the top of the page, or by selecting one of the buttons (e.g. "Utilities Payment"). Additionally, the search function should prove helpful in locating a specific item you may be searching for.

We do recommend that you create an account, primarily for tracking requests submitted to our Action Center. However, you may opt to press the "Anonymous Login" button instead. Some of requests do not require contact information, so that an anonymous report may be made, while others may. With an account, your information will be auto-populated.

Please visit the calendar, which may be found on the main page. You may wish to click "View All" in the bottom-right once there to view events sorted by department. Visiting the calendar while on the page of a specific department will provide events that are relevant to that department.

The Utility Billing Office is open from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday for in-person bill payment or questions. The office may also be reached by calling 807-1100. Bill payment may be made in person, by depositing in our 24-hour dropbox, or online by selecting the orange "Utilities Payment" button on the main page.

To get the answers to the following questions, along with more information, visit the Local Historic Districts page: - What are the benefits of having local historic districts? - How do I become a part of a local historic district in Lafayette? - What are Lafayette's local historic districts? - What are the requirements of local historic district property owners? - Are there guidelines to reference when considering appropriate changes to the exterior of my property in a local historic district? - What is the procedure for obtaining an approved Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)? - What happens if the COA application is not approved? - What is the difference between a local historic district and a National Register historic district? Local Historic Districts Page

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is a 9 member commission appointed by the Mayor of Lafayette and charged with preserving and protecting the historic and architecturally worthy buildings, structures, sites, monuments, streetscapes and neighborhoods which impart a distinct aesthetic quality to the City and serve as visible reminders of its historic heritage.

The 9 members of the Historic Preservation Commission come from a variety of disciplines including contractors, architects, historians and historic building owners. The Commission was created by the City Council in April 1993 with City Ordinance 93-18 - at that time it was known as the Historic Review Board. The City Council approved City Ordinance 2010-11 to align with new State enabling legislation.

Yes, this is one of the biggest misunderstandings of historic districts - there are 2 different types.

National Register Districts are established and determined to be important to American history, culture, architecture or archaeology by the National Park Service. Inclusion in a National Register Historic District is honorary and provides historic structures with limited protection from adverse effects by State and Federally related/funded projects.

Local Historic Districts are established by local city ordinance and are overseen by the Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission. Designation as a Local Historic District does not prevent owners from making changes to their properties; it simply guides them towards the most appropriate options.

If and when a property owner wishes to make changes to the exterior of their property they are required to complete an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) and present their proposed changes to the Historic Preservation Commission.

If a property owner within a Local Historic District wishes to make a change to their property they are required to apply for approval in the form of a Certificate of Appropriateness, known as a COA. Depending on the type of proposed change the property owner completes a COA application and submits the completed form with supporting materials (photos/drawings/description of work) to the Economic Development Department.

Once submitted, the application is reviewed by staff to determine if approval from the full Commission is required - some changes can be approved by staff without a Commission meeting. If staff determines that the application needs to be approved by the Commission, a meeting is set with the Commission's COA Committee.

The 3-member COA Committee reviews the application and discusses the proposed changes with the property owner or their representative and ultimately makes a recommendation for approval or denial to the full Historic Preservation Commission at its regular monthly meeting. The full Commission reviews the COA application, takes comments on the proposed changes, and based on the information presented votes to approve or deny a COA. The regular monthly meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission are open to the public and allow time for public comment.

A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is the approval granted to a property owner who has gone through the review process for exterior work on a structure or site located within a Local Historic District. The City Engineer's Office will not approve building or demolition permits for properties located within Local Historic Districts without a COA on file.

No. Since the Historic Preservation Ordinance was approved in 1993, 95% of the COAs reviewed have been approved by the Commission either based on the information submitted or with additional comments from the Commission.

No, general maintenance like repairing a door or window, painting a previously painted surface, or cleaning the exterior of your building do not require a COA from the Historic Preservation Commission. Staff can provide you with a list of best practices for dealing with repair and maintenance of historic structures, but approval is not required.

Absolutely not. Although the Indiana State statute that provides local governments with an option to create a Historic Preservation Commission allows for the review of paint color, the Lafayette Historic Preservation Ordinance (Ordinance 2010-11) specifically states the Commission shall not govern new paint color of previously painted materials. Unpainted materials like brick, however, should remain unpainted. The Commission does have the authority to review and approve the color of permanent materials like glass, anodized aluminum and masonry.

No, but if your property contains a historically significant landscape plan the commission may request time to document the plantings and locations prior to the change. Landscaping can also be used in creative manners to screen or hide modern additions to historic structures like accessibility ramps and air conditioning units.

No, but additions to structures located within Local Historic Districts must be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. The Commission and its staff work with property owners and contractors who wish to enlarge structures to ensure the new addition does not detract from the architectural significance of the original historic structure.

Common design features that allow for additions to historic structures include small setbacks from the original wall line, alterations to the addition's roof line, cladding material, and repetition of fenestration (windows and doors) that complement or blend well with existing patterns.

Demolition of historic structures within a Local Historic District is not prohibited, but it is highly discouraged. If the Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission denies a request to demolish a building within a Local Historic District, the property owner may appeal the decision and the request will be reviewed by a 3-member appeal board consisting of the Mayor or their designee, City Engineer or their designee, and a Board member of a local historic preservation-related organization (Wabash Valley Trust for Historic Preservation, Indiana Landmarks, Tippecanoe County Historical Association, etc.) as appointed by the Mayor. The appeal board will review the request and either uphold or overturn the Commission's original decision.

No, but plans for new construction in a Local Historic District must be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission.

It is highly recommended that if you have plans for a new building on a vacant lot in a Local Historic District you should notify the Historic Preservation Commission early on in the planning process to ensure the design is compatible with the surrounding historic fabric. Attractive new construction can be designed to complement adjacent historic structures by paying close attention to features like lot placement, building orientation, scale, roof shape, massing, and fenestration (window and door placement).

One excellent example of new residential construction in a Local Historic District in Lafayette is located at 208 South 6th Street. The house is constructed completely of modern materials, but the way the building was designed makes it fit seamlessly with neighboring homes that were built more than a century earlier.

Not necessarily. The members of the Historic Preservation Commission realize that all materials have a set life span, however, historic doors and windows were designed to allow for repair of individual components instead of full scale replacement.

The commission and its staff advocate for repair of existing historic windows and doors for a variety of reasons ranging from environmental factors, to material durability, to economic investment. In situations where historic windows and doors are deteriorated beyond repair the commission has approved installation of new windows and doors that match those being replaced in size and profile.

For information regarding what is considered environmental factors, material durability and economic investment, please visit the

A Local Historic District designation is one of the most effective ways to preserve and protect the City's unique historic structures and neighborhoods. Designation protects the investments of owners and residents by ensuring the historic features that make an area attractive are preserved.

Local Historic Districts are also environmentally friendly. Retention and reuse of historic materials prevents a significant amount of old and new material from being deposited in landfills. Preserving and protecting the historic architecture of the community establishes a unique identity, stabilizes neighborhoods, and protects the investments of property owners.

Yes! Studies have proven that property values within Local Historic Districts increase at the same rate, or faster than property values that are located outside of Local Historic Districts. There has been no evidence that shows designation as a Local Historic District reduces property values - if values within an established district do drop, they drop no faster or farther than values of property outside of the district.

Yes, professional advice, information on different funding opportunities, recommendations for best practices for dealing with historic structures and access to a statewide network of historic building professionals are some of the resources offered through the Economic Development Department for properties listed in Local Historic Districts.

If you have any questions concerning Local Historic Districts or the Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission please contact John Collier with the Economic Development Department at (765) 807-1090 or by email.

The street sweepers will be in your area the day following your normal trash day. Due to the size of the areas, it may take 3-4 weeks to complete your area.

The Stormwater Department, a division of Lafayette Renew, is responsible for keeping the streets swept and clean of debris. Streets are swept by a predetermined route at least once every month. Unless there are unusual circumstances or debris in a street that pose a safety hazard, the sweeper operators do not deviate from the normal route on an individual request basis. Deviating from the normal route would cause delays in regular sweeping, and could contribute to streets being missed.

We provide rental assistance to low income families who qualify for our program. Initially, we make sure that families who apply for rental assistance meet the HUD eligibility criteria. This includes meeting income limits and program requirements. For as long as the family receives rental assistance, the Lafayette Housing Authority monitors their compliance with program requirements.

It is unlawful to kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on or in any public street, alley, or other public ground within the city without consent from the Fire Department. Burn Leaves on a City Street

Reserving a park shelter is easy and fast. You can reserve a picnic shelter in a Lafayette park up to one year in advance. Payment can be made in person at the Parks Administrative Office with cash, check, or card, or over the phone with a card. Please visit us or call (765) 807-1500 for more information.To see the different shelters you can rent, click here: Park Shelters

The daily workout fee is $2.00, a month pass is $30.00, a six month pass is $150.00, and a year pass is $250.00. With the purchase of a six month or year pass, an additional family member can be added for an additional $50.00.

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the McAllister Center is open from 7:00 AM-7:00 PM, Monday-Friday and from 8:00 AM-Noon on Saturday. For the rest of the year, the hours are 7:00 AM-9:00 PM, Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM-8:00 PM on Fridays, and 8:00 AM-Noon on Saturdays.

Everyone is welcome to use the McAllister Center in some capacity. The workout areas are reserved for people 18 years of age and older, or 16 and older with a signed parental consent. Open gym times and the game rooms are open to all ages. Children ages 4-15 can purchase a youth pass for a one-time $5 fee, granting access to the basketball courts during open gym times as well as the game rooms. The youth pass is good for the calendar year of the date of purchase.

Registration for most McAllister programs can be done online at www.lafayetteparksreg.org. The user just needs to create an account and then registration is simple and easy. For those not wanting to use the online option, registrations for all programs can either be done in person at the McAllister Center or in some cases, through the contractual instructor.

During severe weather, all patrons must exit the water and leave the deck for a period of at least 30 minutes. Lafayette Parks will make every attempt to re-open our aquatic facilities after the severe weather threat has passed. Lafayette Parks does not offer refunds or rain checks for pool closures due to severe weather.

Sorry, but no coolers, glass containers or outside food or beverages are permitted inside the water park. You may leave the Cove to enjoy a picnic in Columbian Park and return to the Cove provided you leave your wristband on.

The number for the Booking Desk at the jail to inquire about persons in jail is 765-423-1655.To reach dispatch for the Sheriff's Department the numbers is 765-423-9321.The number for the Sheriff's Administrative Offices is 765-423-9388.

You'll first need to fill out a packet available from the Parks and Recreation Department. The entire process takes about 3 weeks long so plan ahead and give yourself time to follow all the steps outlined in the packet.

The registered owner or their authorized designee would need to bring in proof of ownership, proof of insurance on the vehicle and a licensed driver is needed so when the vehicle is released from the impound yard we know a licensed driver is responsible for it. The proof of insurance should be an insurance company form, which includes the vehicle covered and the dates for which the policy is in force. We will then give you a release form to take to the impound yard.

The registered owner or his authorized designee is allowed to go to the impound yard and retrieve those documents (but only those documents) from the impounded vehicle. Those can be brought to the Police Department to obtain the release.

The registered owner can designate another person to get the vehicle release for them but this permission must be either in the form of a power of attorney or a written statement that is witnessed and signed by a Notary Public.

All street parking in the downtown area is limited to a certain amount of time: 1 hour, 2 hour, or in some cases other time limits. Any handicap parking space that is situated within any time limit zone is limited to the same length of time as that posted for any other part of the block. For example, if the handicap parking space is located in a 1-hour zone then the handicap space is also limited to 1 hour.

Anyone under the age of 16 must be buckled, so persons of this age may not ride in the back of a pick-up truck. This practice is extremely dangerous and we do not condone any person riding in the bed of a truck.

No, you may not cover your license plate with anything that is colored. A clear cover may be used. Also you may not put anything around your license plate that would negatively affect the ability to view any of the information on a license plate.

The sunscreening material applied to tinted windows should have a solar reflectance of visible light of not more than 25% as measured on the nonfilm side and light transmittance of at least 30% in the visible light range.

Installation of a handicap parking space must be requested in writing from the Lafayette Parking Commission. The Commission will hear the request at 1 of its regularly scheduled quarterly meetings and issue a decision on it. The requestor must have no available off-street parking and have a legal handicap window tag or license plate.

Once installed, the handicap parking space is available to anyone with proper handicap certification on their vehicle. The space can not be reserved for the requestor's personal use. The handicap parking space will be reviewed every 2 years to determine if the need still exists, and there is no charge to the requestor to have a special parking space installed.

Bring proof of ownership to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) with the Bill of Sale, Certificate of Origin, or Title. If you wish to title your moped, a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) check will be required. This can be done by your local police department or the BMV. Please note that a fee may apply for this VIN check.

If you do not have any paper work for your moped, go to the BMV, as they have all the paper work needed to begin this process. For more information, visit the BMV website.

A request for documentation form needs to be completed. These may be obtained by coming to the Lafayette Police Department Records between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The request will be reviewed consistent with State/Federal statutes and the requester will be notified within a week if the report may be released.

If the information from the report is needed for insurance purpose, upon receiving a request for this purpose and payment of $5 by check or money order payable to The City of Lafayette, then Records will provide a summary letter, which we refer to as an "Insurance Letter." This letter will provide all necessary information needed by an insurance company so that a claim may be filed with the victim's insurance company.

You must complete a records check form at the Lafayette Police Records Section, 20 North 6th Street between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You must have a valid form of identification when you submit the request for the record check.

The completed request will be available for pick up after 24 hours. A fee of $7 payable to the City of Lafayette must be presented to Records at the time the records check is picked up.

This records check will only pertain to arrests made by this department and this department may release no juvenile arrests, by state law. To obtain a more complete criminal background check contact the Indiana State Police in Indianapolis . They will obtain a set of your fingerprints and a thorough search of the Central Repository System will be completed.

For fees and complete procedures you will need to contact the Indiana State Police Post in West Lafayette, Indiana or the Indiana State Police Central Records at 100 North Senate in Indianapolis, IN.

The Release of Information Form for the records check for LPD cannot be submitted electronically. It must be presented in person or mailed to LPD headquarters. The form is available to print and complete before bringing it in. complete before bringing it in.

No, you may not file a report directly. All complaints are assigned to patrol officers who conduct preliminary investigations and reports. Depending upon a variety of factors those initial reports may be assigned to a detective for a follow-up investigation but you should not assume your complaint will automatically be seen by a detective.

The Lafayette Police can only make reports and investigate crimes and incidents that occurred within our jurisdiction. If an incident occurred somewhere other than within the city limits of Lafayette, you will be referred to the agency having jurisdiction.

Fingerprints would not necessarily solve the case. There must be latent prints recovered from the scene of sufficient quality for comparison and the suspect's prints must be on file. That means no identification will be possible if the suspect has never been arrested and processed.

Just because a suspect fingerprint is located does not necessarily mean they can be identified. The recovered fingerprint must have identifiable characteristics sufficient for comparison. Then the suspect's prints must be on file. If the suspect has never been arrested and processed, their prints won't be on file.

The Indiana State Police lab can test the blood to come up with a genetic profile and check it through CODIS (combined DNA Index System) of known convicted offenders. The suspect's DNA must be on file from a conviction that mandates the blood draw and the person has to have been sent to the Indiana Department of Corrections (DOC) for this to occur. If the convicted person serves time in the county jail or in community corrections, the blood draw never happens. There has to be a known standard in CODIS to make an identification.

Another issue is the DNA backlog for the initial genetic profile to be obtained from the crime scene blood. Recently the lab reported a 5,800 case backlog and the lab works on crimes against person cases prior to property crime cases. A property burglary could take years to get a DNA profile from crime scene blood.

The arrest process varies according to the specific situation. Some people go directly to jail. Some people come to LPD for questioning, breath tests, drug examinations or other further investigation. Some people go to the hospital on their way to jail due to their state of intoxication or for injuries related to the crime they committed.

The judges of our county have determined a bond schedule that the jail uses to determine the bond amount. The amount is determined by the type of crime and number of crimes that were committed. Some crimes are only eligible for bond after a mandatory fixed jail term (i.e., public intoxication requires 12 hours of incarceration to make sure the person is sober when they are released, domestic abuse related charges also carry a 12 hour minimum hold time before release, and OWI charges have minimum hold times related to the arrested person's blood alcohol content).

There are 2 sex offender registries in the State of Indiana. One is maintained by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute and the other is maintained by the Indiana Sheriff's Organization. The Indiana Sheriff's Registry will provide you with an address and photo of the offenders in our area.This information is also collected and displayed on the CrimeReports website.

A complaint is an allegation by a member of the public in which the complainant is dissatisfied with a department member's actions or the Lafayette Police Department (LPD) itself. The allegation must involve violations of law or of the LPD policies and procedures. A complaint involves an administrative process where discipline may be imposed by the LPD. This must not be confused with criminal charges, which are filed by the Prosecuting Attorney's office or a civil suit, which is brought against the City of Lafayette for damages.

A complaint may be made by telephone, by mail, by email or in person. The department is interested in learning of your concerns about police misconduct or a need for improvement in our delivery of services. Once a complaint is received, it is documented for historical purposes.

Regardless of where the complaint is initiated, the Internal Affairs Unit (IA), as a part of the Administrative Services Division, is always responsible for the investigation. Typically, the investigator will retrieve police reports, medical records, photographs, and other physical evidence if available. The investigator may also interview the complainant, witnesses and the subject officer. All complaints are reviewed by the Captain of Administrative Services who oversees the entire complaint process and reports the results to the Chief's Office.

The allegations must be proven by a preponderance of the evidence. This means that, considering all the evidence, it must be more likely than not that the misconduct occurred. If the allegations are proven, the case will be sustained and discipline may be imposed on the subject officer.

Complainants will receive periodic written notice of the status of their case and once the case is completed, the investigator will notify the complainant of the finding in the case. State law prohibits Internal Affairs (IA) from revealing details of the investigation to the complainant; however the complainants may call the IA or the Captain of Administrative Services at 765-807-1200 with questions about their case. Captain of Administrative Services

In 2018, 1st year Probationary Officers (3rd Class) earn $52,838 annually. 2nd year officers (2nd Class) earn $55,926 annually. As you begin your 3rd year of service and earn the rank of 1st Class Patrol Officer you will earn $62,100.

The LPD accepts applications year round. Once your application is submitted complete and activated you will be invited to the next series of tests we conduct.

Often times there will be an advertised testing date. If your completed application is received and activated prior to that test date application deadline, you are likely to receive an invitation to that testing.

If you have no full time police experience and are not previously certified through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) you can expect to be in training for your entire first year of service.

The LPD new hire training is extensive. A typical schedule will require that new officer(s) complete 6 weeks of in house training. The in-house training will consist of LPD Rules, Regulations and Policy instruction, Criminal Law, Traffic Law, Pre-Basic certification (Required by the ILEA), Defensive Tactics, Firearms Instruction & Qualification, City Ordinance instruction, City Orientation Instruction, Field Days among other areas of training and instruction.

Our Field Training instruction is also extensive and generally consists of “6 rotations”, which are about 1 month in duration. You will complete field training with a different Field Training Officer (FTO) each month and you will also complete rotations with a Detective FTO and a Traffic Officer FTO.

Once you have satisfactorily completed the training and are approved for solo patrol you will be released from the training program.

A rain garden is a vegetated basin that allows water to both infiltrate through the soils into the groundwater and be absorbed by plant roots as opposed to collecting in a concentrated flow and traveling offsite to a ditch or storm sewer inlet.

Native wild flowers, hedges, rushes, ferns and shrubs are often used in rain gardens. Many plants installed in rain gardens are also used in typical landscape applications. Vegetation used in rain gardens must be tolerant of both saturated and dry soil conditions.

A rain garden promotes water infiltration and recharges groundwater, thus reducing runoff and reducing potential pollutants entering the waterways. They are aesthetically pleasing and inviting to wildlife habitat such as butterflies and birds. Another advantage of rain gardens is low maintenance; once established, rain gardens are nearly maintenance free.

Big items will be taken during weekly trash pick up. The city will pick up approximately a small pickup truck load of items once per year. If you can't wait until your weekly pickup, items can be brought to the Tippecanoe Trash Transfer Station at 2770 North Ninth Street. Call 765-742-7131 for details and pricing. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 7a.m. to noon.

Paint that can be cleaned with soap and water is latex. It can be dried out by pouring as much kitty litter (or floor dry) as there is paint in the can. Pour it in and stir until it is completely mixed. It will dry out in 24 hours and can be set out for the regular trash with the lid off. Call the Tippecanoe Transfer Station at 765-742-7131 with questions or if you have oil based paint.

Because smoke rises, you should place alarms on the ceiling. If you cannot do this, place them high up on a wall according to manufacturer's instructions. Most importantly, read the installation instructions that come with the alarm. Location of Smoke Detectors

Tie brush in bundles no more than 20 inches in diameter and 3 feet long or less. They will be picked up sometime on your regular trash day and chipped into mulch. Disposal of large trees are the responsibility of the property owner. Call a tree trimmer from the yellow pages to handle large trees for a fee.

From October to April, rake leaves to the curb and don't bag them; a vacuum truck will come by to take them. Leaves are taken to Purdue to be composted. Watch the paper for a schedule. Leaves raked in the spring can be used as mulch in flower beds and gardens. If you don't mind sharpening your mower blade at the end of the year, you can run over leaves and mulch them right into the lawn.

From May to September, please follow the “Small Yard Waste” rules. (All small yard waste must be put in paper bags or small cans (less than 35 gallons). Paper bags and cans should not exceed 30 lbs. in weight. If using cans, please call Dispatch at 807-1410 the day before your trash day; to alert us that the can has yard waste.)

A watershed is the area of land that catches rain and snow and drains or seeps that precipitate into a marsh, stream, river, lake or groundwater. You're sitting in a watershed now! Homes, farms, ranches, forests, small towns, big cities counties and more can make up watersheds. Watersheds may extend cross county, state, and even international borders. Watersheds come in all shapes and sizes. Some watersheds a very large and are millions of square miles while others are just a few acres. 14-Digit Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUC) That Make Up

A stormwater drainage system is a conveyance network of catch basins, curb inlets, yard inlets, pipes, swales and culverts that transports water away from roads and property. Stormwater travels through the conveyance system which consists of storm pipe, swales and ditches and is then discharged into streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands.

A stormwater drainage system not only transports water, but anything else that intentionally or unintentionally enters the system. Items transported through the system could include trees, limbs, leaves, soil, silt, oil, fertilizer, metals and any chemical contaminant of the water. These items have the potential to contaminate our streams and rivers.

Large storm events in urban, developed areas can cause flooding. In areas with natural ground cover, only 10% of rainwater becomes runoff and the other 90% is absorbed into the ground or evaporates. In urban areas, up to 55% of rainfall can become runoff. This increased runoff can cause flooding, erosion, property damage and pollution if not properly managed.

This is the logo selected by the Tippecanoe Storm team to raise awareness that storm drain inlets discharge directly into local rivers and streams. A contest was held where area students (4th-12th grade and local college students) were invited to send in a drawing that represents the river, stormwater and/or protection as a theme. The winner was an interesting combination of all themes. The logo is composed of natural resources that need protection; a water droplet and a fish surrounded by waves of water. The logo will always be accompanied by the educational text "No Dumping - Drains to River."

The storm drain marking/stenciling program is a volunteer program. If your group is looking for community service activities, contact Don Emmert, the Tippecanoe County storm water educator to learn how to participate in the storm drain stenciling program.

If you need assistance with a drainage problem on your property, use the Citizen Request Tracker and note your name, phone number, address, email address and details about the drainage concern. Or you may also call 765-807-1800. Citizen Request Tracker

The City of Lafayette is working with Tippecanoe County, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ivy Tech and the Towns of Dayton and Battle Ground to implement effective and consistent BMPs (Best Management Practice) across jurisdictional boundaries to ensure clean and safe waterways locally. The partnership publishes a quarterly newsletter to keep the community informed and updated about water quality issues within Tippecanoe County. Check out the Tippecanoe County Partnership for Water Quality's page for more information: http://www.tcpwq.org/.